This amendment brings the original into harmony and compliance with the federal laws pertaining to the regulation of federal firearms licensees (FFLs) by bringing Delaware’s definition of firearm into compliance with the operable federal definition as codified at 18 USC § 921(a)(16) for these limited purposes, only.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill was stricken (removed) from consideration, so it did not become law despite passing earlier stages mentioned in metadata labels; this status is reflected in limits_and_unknowns.

Amendment to Match Federal Firearm Definitions

This bill changes how Delaware defines a firearm so it matches federal law by excluding antique firearms.

What This Bill Does

• Adds the definition of 'antique firearm' from federal law (18 USC § 921) to state rules.
• States that the term 'firearm' does not include antique firearms for specific purposes related to Federal Firearms Licensees.
• Aligns Delaware's laws with federal regulations regarding Federal Firearms Licensees.

Who It Names or Affects

• Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) operating in Delaware
• Delaware law enforcement agencies

Terms To Know

Antique firearm

A type of gun defined by federal law that is excluded from the definition of 'firearm' under this rule.

Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL)

A person or business regulated by federal laws regarding firearms, as referenced in the bill's purpose to align state and federal rules.

Limits and Unknowns

• The change only applies to limited purposes related to Federal Firearms Licensees.
• This amendment was removed from consideration (stricken) in the House on June 25, 2026.
• No effective date is listed because the bill did not become law.

Official Summary Text

This amendment brings the original into harmony and compliance with the federal laws pertaining to the regulation of federal firearms licensees (FFLs) by bringing Delaware’s definition of firearm into compliance with the operable federal definition as codified at 18 USC § 921(a)(16) for these limited purposes, only. The federal statute defining firearms excludes antique firearms. This amendment does the same, thus avoiding confusion for both the FFL and Delaware’s enforcement agencies.

Current Bill Text

Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Rep. Spiegelman

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 4

TO

SENATE SUBSTITUTE NO. 1

FOR

SENATE BILL NO. 300

AMEND Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 300 by inserting the following after line 7 and before line 8, and renumber and redesignating accordingly:

“

(2) “Antique firearm” means as defined in 18 USC § 921.

”

FURTHER AMEND Senate Substitute No. 1 for Senate Bill No. 300 by inserting at the end of line 18 the following:

“

Such term does not include antique firearms.

”

SYNOPSIS

This amendment brings the original into harmony and compliance with the federal laws pertaining to the regulation of federal firearms licensees (FFLs) by bringing Delaware’s definition of firearm into compliance with the operable federal definition as codified at 18 USC § 921(a)(16) for these limited purposes, only. The federal statute defining firearms excludes antique firearms. This amendment does the same, thus avoiding confusion for both the FFL and Delaware’s enforcement agencies.